Palin Lies About Abuse of Power Verdict - "Report Shows No Unethical Activity"

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Sarah Palin unlawfully abused her power as governor by trying to have her former brother-in-law fired as a state trooper, the chief investigator of an Alaska legislative panel concluded Friday. The politically charged inquiry imperiled her reputation as a reformer on John McCain's Republican ticket.

Investigator Stephen Branchflower, in a report by a bipartisan panel that investigated the matter, found Palin in violation of a state ethics law that prohibits public officials from using their office for personal gain.

The inquiry looked into her dismissal of Public Safety Commissioner Walter Monegan, who said he lost his job because he resisted pressure to fire a state trooper involved in a bitter divorce with the governor's sister. Palin says Monegan was fired as part of a legitimate budget dispute.

The report found that Palin let the family grudge influence her decision-making even if it was not the sole reason Monegan was dismissed. "I feel vindicated," Monegan said. "It sounds like they've validated my belief and opinions. And that tells me I'm not totally out in left field."

Branchflower said Palin violated a statute of the Alaska Executive Branch Ethics Act.

"I disagree," said Palin attorney Thomas Van Flein. "In order to violate the ethics law, there has to be some personal gain, usually financial. Mr. Branchflower has failed to identify any financial gain."

The statute says "any effort to benefit a personal or financial interest through official action is a violation of that (public) trust."

Palin and McCain's supporters had hoped the inquiry's finding would be delayed until after the presidential election to spare her any embarrassment and to put aside an enduring distraction as she campaigns as McCain's running mate in an uphill contest against Democrat Barack Obama

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[randywestupncummers]

Hahhahha, look at all these douchebag who talk shit about how she is guilty based on nothing but an opinion by a bunch of corrupt politicians. You people are truly sheep. Go back to sucking on Obama's striped weiner. Oh, in case you haven't heard the state personnel board has concluded that she did not violated any ethics law. How do you like them apples, you mindless drones.

[plm3d]

Looks like everyone here except starcatcher888 is busy licking each others crotches. Yeah let's all give everyone a big thumbs up maybe that'll make our bitter lives so much more meaningful. You people are pathetic.

[randywestupncummers]

@TheAmazingstarman

Go suck a dick you faggot.

[TheAmazingstarman]

@randywestupncummers You really have to be one stupid motherfuxker to defend thedumbest bitch ever

[Crazyman1212]

hey it's sarah palin, how did this retard get elected to office...never mind bush was elected president, it kinda makes her look less retarded that bush is president....nice to see obama in office, someone with an education.

[Jospehporta]

@TheNewVideo well when they do, people don't die. When the Republicans make up facts we have a war. Palin is dumber than donkey shit and so are her hick supporters.

[TheNewVideo]

Anything and everything any Democrat says is a lie no matter what you think you have. Good luck your gonna need it.

[acinodras]

We have dates and times and corroborating news reports of when reports were released and when Palin commented on them.  But if you want to sit in your little snuggly coccoon, you are welcome to do so. I understand that reality is sometimes hard to face. But I still prefer it over denial. Good luck - you're gonna need it.

[TheNewVideo]

Democrats don't have facts. They make it up, all the time, as they go. Palin is a good woman. The sooner you Dems realize that, the better off you'll be.

[acinodras]

That personnel board report was released in NOvember - right before election day. Check the date on this video - October 12. Palin is commenting ABOUT the Branchflower report that, very clearly stated that they felt she had abused her power. She says that the report (the Branchflower report) showed she did nothing wrong. That is an out-[and-out lie. It's a complete denial of reality. That she can lie so easily is a little bothersome, do you not agree?

[acinodras]

Typical. Evade the issue with a nonsensical counter-attack. You may twist reality, but the fact remains: the Branchflower report was released and it clearly stated that they felt Palin had abused her power. And a few hours later, this video was taken of Palin falsely claiming the report showed no wrong-doing on her part. i.e. lying.

[TheNewVideo]

I thought Democrats were open minded?